The baby shower I'm hosting is tomorrow. I wanted something cute to catalog the gifts received and remembered I had this empty journal. But it really needed jazzing up...
I added the inside of the invitation to the first page. Then I cut some pressed flower paper to the size of the cover, glued on a piece of satin ribbon, and then glued down the flower paper to hide the end of the ribbon. (Repeating the process on the back cover.)
I added the inside of the invitation to the first page. Then I cut some pressed flower paper to the size of the cover, glued on a piece of satin ribbon, and then glued down the flower paper to hide the end of the ribbon. (Repeating the process on the back cover.)
On the inside, I added vintage book images from Doe-C-Doe, and on separate pages, the name and address of each guest who attended. I'll write down the gift each guest brought on the page with their name, making it easy for the mama-to-be to send out thank-you cards. (address removed for privacy)
And finally, I added a vintage stork/baby image to the front cover (courtesy A'Musements), tied the ribbon....voila!
19 comments:
What a wonderful idea..To me it is so thoughtful..
Utterly charming! What a nice friend you are.
I really like your new blog header
the ribbon is a very nice touch -- i love the way you've added it on the inside.
Very creative!
What a beautiful book. I'm sure she'll love it.
I like the new look on your blog too--lovely colors.
Your shower honoree is very lucky to have you as her friend! That's beautiful!
I am very impressed by this. It doesn't even look like the same book anymore.
Gorgeous.
I love what you did! Way creative and sure to be a cherished heirloom for years to come. I get the feeling there'll be all kinds of joyous tears shed at this shower. A true endeavour of love. :)
Oh Charmaine!!! The baby's book turned out SO perfectly! Absolutely charming! What a good Diva you are. Hope you had THE BEST BIRTHDAY and are having fun in the valley! xoxo Karen
What a great project! And I love your new blog banner.
So shabby! Love it!
those books look great. They are a wonderful reminder and great gift!
What a great idea - practical yet beautiful! And I'm so happy to see my tag pdf put to such pretty use...thank you so much for sharing the photo!
I love it! Gifts from the heart and hand mean so much more.
Also wanted to mention that I love your new banner!!
A job very well done! I love the stork image (it's one of my favorite themes). This is such a nice keepsake. I'm sure it will be treasured forever.
Oh, and I gotta say it again, the banner image rocks!!
It turned out great!!
~Stella
Gorgeous! Your mum-to-be friend is very lucky to have you!
This is so sweet...the recipient is very lucky to have you hosting this shower for her! You've put a lot of thought into the details!
This looks just beautiful! You did an awesome job...I can't wait for the rest of Baby Blogfest : )
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